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Flight at first light

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Posted by Andy Shepherd on March 31, 2010 at 3:11 AM
Flight at first light
Barn Owl, liked the backlighting on this one, though I'm not sure if the lack of a catch light detracts from the image, but not a great deal you can about it when your shooting into the sun, what do you think ? and thanks for looking.

Processed in DPP / CS2

1D3, 500F4IS+1.4T/c, Gitzo, Wimberley
1000th @ F5.6 +2/3rds iso640

All comments welcome

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Nigel Spencer on March 31, 2010 at 3:55 AM
Andy
It's an image that I also like. We don't always get lucky with the light in the eyes, but the light on the wings and the back of the owl is good. The background colours are good, the size and position is good.
In my opinion, a lot of people would be very pleased had they taken this shot. Well done.

Nigel
www.nigelspencer.co.uk
Posted by David Sewell on March 31, 2010 at 4:10 AM
Yes, I like the lighting on that wing as well.

David
Posted by Craig Jones on March 31, 2010 at 4:45 AM
Lovely image,the lighting has made this Barn Owl for me Andy,the level POV takes you right to the Owl,Beautiful :wink: :wavey:
Posted by John Chapman on March 31, 2010 at 5:19 AM
Hi Andy, great shot and nice comp. taken in tricky lighting. :toast:
Posted by Duncan Armour on March 31, 2010 at 5:35 AM
I love the mood and comp. For me a catchlight would look unnatural given where the light is coming from.
Posted by Erik Koffmar on March 31, 2010 at 5:43 AM
Lovely shot of the Barn Owl. The loss of catch light is not bothering me. Nice lighting and out of focus background makes the Owl pop out nicely.
Posted by Andy Gregory on March 31, 2010 at 5:58 AM
A great image, well captured, lovely colour and comp. :toast: :toast:
Posted by John Robinson on March 31, 2010 at 6:13 AM
Looks good to me.
JR
Posted by Ian Macdermott on March 31, 2010 at 6:33 AM
Hi Andy :wavey:


Lovely image and I would be very happy to have it in my folder :toast:
Posted by David Taylor on March 31, 2010 at 8:06 AM
This capture is spot on for me. I love the lighting through the wind feathers.

:toast: :toast: :jump:
Posted by Philip Newman on March 31, 2010 at 9:03 AM
Well done Andy, a beautiful image indeed. :toast:

Phil Newman
Posted by Matt Cole on March 31, 2010 at 11:36 AM
lovely lighting through the wing Andy, no problem about the lack of catchlight as far as I'm concerned. A great shot.

Matt :toast:
Posted by Maggie Campbell on March 31, 2010 at 4:58 PM
Beautiful image Andy. Lovely lighting through the wings. Would be more than happy with a shot like this. :wavey: :toast:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on April 1, 2010 at 2:27 AM

Thanks for the comments guys, their always appreciated :toast:

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Lee Newman on April 1, 2010 at 4:58 AM
Very nice image, the light showing through the wings makes it.

Lee
Posted by Simon Phillpotts on April 1, 2010 at 7:29 AM
Nice light through the wing and a bit of rim lighting around the face make up for the lack of a catchlight. The viewing angle is great. Overall very appealing :toast:
Posted by Guy Rogers on April 2, 2010 at 4:01 AM
Hello Andy

Cracking image I dont think this image really needs a catch light as its all about the light comming through the wings which you have captured beautifully.

:wavey: :wavey: :wavey:
Posted by Bob Cox on April 2, 2010 at 6:55 AM
Thats nice , love the lighting.

Bob.
Posted by Karen Summers on April 4, 2010 at 6:03 PM
I think its lovely I love the light through the wing